Home Again: Twenty sixth Regiment Returns with Losses
The transport Garonne brings 890 officers and men of the Twenty sixth Regiment home, joined by 85 more aboard the Grant for a total of 975. Of 1,359 paraded in Boston in 1899, about a fourth died from disease or wounds in the Philippines, not by bullets, with seven months of service ending March 5, 1901. Are the Philippines worth this price in youth’s lives.
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Garonne
Twenty-sixth
Boston
Philippines
Sons
New England
Mechanics’ Hall
Assessed Polls Clash Over Six-Week Boston Revision
An editorial rejects a proposed six week shortening of supplementary tax assessment in Boston arguing it would disenfranchise voters and invite corruption footage. The piece defends Boston assessors as reputable and condemns political attacks on their integrity.
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Boston
Shamrock II launches as Lipton Heralds Cup Campaign
The Shamrock II launch marks Lipton's America's Cup challenge with a promising but cautious start. Analysts note its lines resemble the Herreshoff design, while Independence by Lawson remains tightly guarded. Early performance in overseas races will hint at value, as American boats gain extra preparation time.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Mr. Lawson
Bristol
New York Considers Partial Municipal Suffrage for Women
Governor Odell must approve a bill permitting tax paying women in towns and villages to vote on local tax measures. If enacted, about 400000 women across 900 towns would gain this limited voting right, expanding previous educational and commission roles in the state.
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Odell
New York
Massachusetts
Sunes
Observant Citizen and local society notes in Boston region
Notices report Mme Helen Hopekirk resigning from the New England Conservatory at season end. Events include Hotel Touraine employees ball at Paine Memorial Hall with a concert and dance. James Messenger receives psychology fellowship at Columbia University.
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Mme
Helen Hopekirk
New England Conservatory of Music
Hotel Touraine
Paine Memorial Hall
James Franklin Messenger
Cambridge
Columbia University
New York
International nuisance signboard eyed for Niagara falls
An enormous advertising sign on the Canada side of Niagara Falls is proposed to advertise the Pan American exhibition in Buffalo. Critics call it the world’s largest sign and urge abatement as it would dominate landscapes and spoil natural beauty. Some suggest The Hague may be involved if pursued.
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Niagara River
Falls
Buffalo
Hague
Canada
Eastman Trial Opens in Cambridge Amid Broad Interest
The Eastman murder trial begins in Cambridge drawing wide public attention as speculation swirls over whether Grogan’s death was crime or accident. Eastman’s calm, dignified conduct during pretrial imprisonment and his continued scientific work are noted as signs of a peaceful conscience. The case will be watched closely for any demonstration of innocence.
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Cambridge
Grogan
Eastman
Cry Picture Leads Jim Rawlins to Auntie Cecil
Jim Rawlins helps a frightened girl named Helen Thorndyke reunite with Auntie Cecil King on Newbury Street. Tensions ease as Cecil hints at forgiveness over a past quarrel, and the pair share a moment before going inside to view the cry picture together and reconcile.
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Jim Rawlins
Red
Helen Leone Thorndyke
Cecil
Jim
Acon
Jove
Thorndyke
Newformandy
Nellie
Mr. Rawling
Miss King
Rawlins
Newbury Street
Helen
Pather O'Shea And Father McCrea In Irish Wit
A humorous verse recalling Father O'Shea and Father McCrea famed for caustic wit and quick jests. The exchange after a March Sunday sermon playful banter centers on meat and the biblical loaves and fishes. The piece ends noting they were unmatched friends as remembered in Catholic Standard and Times.
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Pather O'Shea
Father M'Crea
Father O'Shea
Father McCrea
Ier
Len
Father’ Shea
Catholic Standard and Times
Public meeting for Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
About six hundred people attended a public meeting and reception at City Hall for the high court officers of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. St Monica Court 78 in Lawrence hosted the largest gathering, with speeches by leaders from Boston Springfield Lynn Fitchburg and Lewiston. A banquet followed the event.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
City Hall
St. Monica Court 78
John J. Doody
R . James T. O'Reilly
Lewence
B. R. Doody
Canton
D. A. Cronin
Boston
John J. Leonard
Springfield
Timothy B. Reardon
Lynn
Thomas F. Doherty
Peter F. Ward
Fitchburg
Illusion of Hair and Ears in a Quiet Scene
A woman scolds Harold for cutting his hair short, claiming he destroyed an illusion as she notes his ears do not match. The excerpt shifts to a humorous sketch about ushering at church and the awkwardness of directing a crowd to seats, with a witty exchange about appearances.
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Harold
Clara
Resignation of Rev Aquilla Webb From Mystic Church
The Rev Aquilla Webb unexpectedly resigned from Mystic Congregational Church Everett effective May 6. He will assume the pastorate of First Presbyterian Church Los Angeles with installation the first Sunday in June after a West coast vacation drew Presbyterian interest.
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Aquilla Webb
Mystic Congregational Church
Everett
West
Pacific
First Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles
Mr. Webb
Wit and whimsy in a brisk newspaper sampler
A compact miscellany of quips and jokes from multiple papers. Singly quoted lines poke at manners, rituals, and everyday life, from tickets and handshakes to clerical rituals and shop talk. The item captures a brisk, period tone with pungent one liners.
Local figure linked to three universities named
A 30 year old figure associated with Harvard Boston University and Northwestern University is described as popular among acquaintances. He has resided in Everett for three years.
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Mr. Ascum
Mr. Lochurch
Ohio State Journal
Harvard
Boston University
Northwestern University
Everett
Farewell Sermon for East Somerville Pastor Wallace
The Rev. Robert W. Wallace preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the Franklin Street Congregational Church in East Somerville yesterday morning. He resigned after four years, having given notice about three months ago. During the summer he will serve as pastor in charge at Broadway Congregational Church while Rev. Horace H. Leavitt tours Europe for three months.
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Robert W. Wallace
Franklin Street Congregational Church
East Somerville
Mr. Wallace
Broadway Congregational Church
Horace H. Leavitt
Europe
Odd Bits of News From the Era
German 1899 steel output estimated at 26 841 755 tons up from 23 866 308 tons in 1898. NYSE memberships valued to 2 000 each with sales at fires. earlier sales range 13 500 to 17 500. Hawaii sugar mills cost 1 000 000 each. planters yield 800 sugar and 500 rice per acre. Deaths from consumption in Philadelphia down one third in 15 years. Spanish bullfights remain popular. average horses killed yearly over 5 000 and bulls 1 000 to 1 200 sacrificed.
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New York Stock Exchange
Hawaii
Philadelia
Spain
Tolstoy's New Novel Epoch Focuses on a Girl's Transformation
A Moscow read of Count Tolstoi's upcoming work outlines a 16 year old Vera in the Spesiefzeff family tale. The plot follows her chrysalis from idle youth to a purposeful helper in famine relief, rejecting family restraint.
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QT. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Moscow
Spesiefzeff
Lésin
Ancillor Spesiefzeff
Mariaeleeee
Gowns Return As Harvard Seniors Reclaim Class Day
Harvard seniors vow to wear caps and gowns for class day and all activities reviving a late nineteenth century custom. The revival follows decades of bicycles and modern dress, with the class committee urging adherence to the time honored garb despite ridicule and fashion changes.
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Harvard
Eating Hall
Appleton Chapel
Boston
Radcliffe
Gaelic School Council Forms In Greater Boston
Three delegates from each Gaelic school in Boston area met at the old Franklin School to form The Gaelic Council of Greater Boston. Officers named P O Neill Larkin chairman T G Collings secretary Rev M P Mahan treasurer. Subcommittees set to advance Celtic revival and plan a summer aonach in the Boston area. Meetings scheduled for next Sunday with classes and talks in Irish and English. A benefit for Professor Michael C O Shea was arranged for Union Park Hall. The Philo Celtic Society held Sunday sessions with plans for a May 1 annual event at Phenix Hall.
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Boston
Old Franklin
P. O'Neill Larkin
T. G. Collings
Winthrop
M. P. Mahan
Cambridge
Gaelic Council of
Greater Boston
Massachusetts
Pp Iited
Osten
Gaelic Council
Washington Street
Thomas J.ffin
Julia Brown
Daniel Sullivan
Eugene O'Sullivan
Hllen Keohane
P. J. ‘Daly
Engsh
Professorichael C. O’shea
Union Park Hall
Civil War lecture by Colonel Pope aids Seashore Home
Colonel Albert A. Pope spoke at Immanuel Church Roxbury on Civil War memories aided by stereopticon views. He traced his rise from lieutenant to colonel of the Thirty fifth Massachusetts Volunteers and recalled four survivors among its forty officers. He noted youths in Brookline Sunday school joining the army and the high mortality and promotions that followed.
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Albert A. Pope
Immanuel Congregational Church
Roxbury
Boston Institute
Pope
Jonel Pope
Thirty-fifth Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
Forries
John H.throp
Supreme Court
Brookline
Rabbi Hirshberg Lecture On Mendelssohn Father Of Reform Judaism
The Educational Alliance at 183 Court Street hosted the sixth in a lecture series. Rabbi Samuel Hirshberg of Temple Ohabel Shalom spoke on Moses Mendelssohn as the father of Reform Judaism in an engaging presentation. Also noted are daily meal hints and a recipe column from the Sunday Post.
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Hirshberg
The
Educational Alliance
Court Street
Samuel Hirshberg
Temple Ohabel Shalom
Moses Mendelsohn
Sunday Post
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Ward
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Boylston Street
McCormick
South End
Dorchester
Joe
Charles
Harlem
Rounders
Bloomfield Hall
Tom Lonergan
Jerry Connor
Peter Martin
Met
al Murray
Madeline Ringet White
Boston, Maas
Foresters
Young Brummel
Purdy
Te First Presbyterian Church
Los Ageles
Demmit
New York Evening Sun
Philadelphia
Cleveland ,Plain Dealer
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Buggins
Indianapolis Journal
Eton
the Globe
Wernicke Co
Pearl ST
Tolstops
Vera
Gol. A. A. Pope
Wrentham Street
Maga
Carnegie
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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